SEPTEMBER 2024 EVENTS
AUG 2024 - MAY 2025 - GOOGLE EDUCATOR LEVEL ONE (BOOT CAMP)
SELF PACED COURSE - CAN START ANY TIME!
Self-paced course open from Aug 1, 2024 - May 30, 2025
As a Google Certified Educator, you gain confidence with digital learning strategies and Google tools, facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity, and join the Google certified family. By reading, watching videos, doing activities, and completing tasks with Google Core Tools, you'll learn how to integrate Google in your classroom. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to take the exam to become a Google Certified Educator Level 1.
This is a 13 part series designed to provide you with the training necessary to obtain your Google Educator Level 1 certification. Once you have completed all units in this series, you will need to sign up and pay for the Google Level 1 Exam ($10) at eduexams.withgoogle.com. DO NOT register too early for the exam as you have a limited window to take the exam. Register for the Level 1 exam after you complete the entire coursework.
Each unit consists of two parts:
Part 1 of each unit includes reviewing materials from the Google Fundamentals Trainings website, completing the online unit review, and then submitting a screenshot of your results to each course. Google Fundamentals Training Modules for Level One Certification
Part 2 of each unit includes completing a quiz or task associated with specific Google Core Tools.
Facilitator: Mike Triska, triska@nort2h.org
Contact Hrs: Up to 25
Event Fee: $50 - LC DISTRICT MEMBERS* | $100 - NON-MEMBERS
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
A link to our Google Classroom will be provided in your registration confirmation email. Please have your tech department whitelist @nort2h.org for access.
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
OPTIONAL GRAD CREDIT:
2 Semester Hours | Ashland University | Cost $390 | Adjunct Professor - Mike Triska
Participants will produce their own Implementation Plan demonstrating the use of Google Core Tools. The plan will highlight their learning adventure with Google Educator Level One certification. Participants can include elements of asynchronous assignments including Deep Dive Topics/Tasks, Fundamentals Reviews, or Module/Exam Reflection.
9/3/24 - comprehensive school threat assessment guidelines (cstag)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Target Audience: Threat Assessment Teams and/or Administrators, SRO, School Counselors, School Social Workers, School Psychologist, any district or building staff
School teams/staff will be trained in the Dewey Cornell Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG), which meets the HB 123 Threat Assessment Training Requirement.
Contact Hrs: 7
Facilitator: Cathy Papp, MSW, LISW-S Director of Wellness and Prevention
Event Fee: Free
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/4/24 - otes support series
10:00 - 11:00 am
NETWORK DATES:
2024: SEPT 4 | OCT 2 | NOV 6 | DEC 11
2025: MAR 12
Click the date link to register.
Registration and payment (if non-member) are required for each date you plan to attend.
This series will provide support to OTES 2.0 Evaluators as they conduct evaluations throughout the 2024 - 2025 school year.
TOPICS:
OhioES overview/PGPs; State Updates; Providing Feedback in Coaching/HQSD; Rubric/Holistic/Targeted Observations; Improvement Plans and PGP Mid-Year Review; and Holistic Rating/Closing out OhioES
Location: Virtual
Facilitators: Kelly Dever. Mike Triska
Event Fee: Free - District Members* | $50 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/5/24 - ADVANCING OUR STUDENTS' WRITING IN ALL GRADES
4:00 - 5:00 PM
SERIES DATES:
SEPT 5 | OCT 8 | NOV 19 | JAN 14 | FEB 11
(must attend all dates)
Target Audience: All Educators
The Writing Revolution focuses on explicit teaching strategies that match students' needs by boosting reading comprehension, enhancing speaking skills, improving organizational and study skills and developing analytical capabilities.
Participants will…
-Develop an understanding of The Six Principles of The Writing Revolution
-Create resources to apply in current classroom instruction
-Reflect upon current teaching practices
-Identify ways to shift instruction and teaching practices to support all learners
We will have 5 one hour long Zoom meetings (4-5 pm) to facilitate discussions regarding chapters and assignments from the text:
-Welcome and roll out of book study framework
-Introduction and Chapters 1-2
-Chapters 3-5
-Chapters 6-8
-Chapters 9-10
*All participants are responsible for purchasing their own copy of The Writing Revolution A Guide to Advancing Thinking Through Writing in All Subjects and Grades written by Judith C. Hochman & Natalie Wexler.*
Contact Hrs: 15
Facilitators: Jennifer Martinez, M.Ed. & Erica Kaufmann, M.A.T., C-SLDI
Event Fee: $50 - LC District Members* | $100 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
OPTIONAL ASHLAND GRAD CREDIT: 1 hour, $195
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR: Erica Kaufmann - kaufmann@esclc.org
Besides attending all live Zoom classes and completing all the assignments within the Google Classroom.
Location: Virtual
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/5/24 - literacy multidisciplinary facilitator network
8:30 - 11:30 am
NETWORK DATES:
SEPT 5 | OCT 1 | NOV 20 | JAN 9 | FEB 6 | MAR 27 | APR 10 | MAY 22
(Registration and payment are required for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link)
Target Audience: Educators who hold a Structured Literacy certification and/or serve as the facilitator of the district's multidisciplinary team analyzing data in relation to Ohio Dyslexia Guidebook.
Erica Kaufmann, C-SLDI, and Olivia Weisman, CALT, will facilitate this network opportunity for individuals certified in structured literacy and/or district multidisciplinary team members. The network will allow participants from neighboring districts to gain ideas from one another to support the MTSS process as well as implementation of HB 436 and Ohio’s Dyslexia Guidebook. Participants will also hear relevant updates on law related to or in support of literacy.
Topics of each network include discussions around the following include but are not limited to:
-Universal Screening Data Analysis Plans
-Documentation of Interventions
-Checking in on Interventions and EMIS
-Planning for Mid-year Benchmarks and Kdg. Screening
-Screening of transfer students
-Statewide literacy initiative updates
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Jennifer Martinez
Event Fee: Per date attended - $25 - LC District Members* | $75 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/5/24 - TRANSFORMING MATH EDUCATION THROUGH STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Target Audience: Math Teachers
As part of the High Quality Instructional Materials in Math Initiative, this session is grant funded and free to K-12 math teachers. Participants will also receive a free manipulative kit.
Student-Centered Math offers educators a new and engaging way to approach their instruction and provides a shift in instruction that allows students to do the thinking while engaging in mathematical application and communication to increase their ability to reason and problem solve.
Participants will learn about the integration of NCTM’s Effective Teaching Practices, Standards for Mathematical Practice, and Building Thinking Classrooms to build the foundation of a student centered math classroom. We will be learning routines and protocols specifically for mathematical discourse, modeling in mathematics, and problem solving and reasoning. Participants will be developing resources to use for immediate implementation.
Facilitator: Mallary Mancino
Contact Hrs: 6
Event Fee: Free
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/6/24 - el teacher network
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
NETWORK DATES:
Click the date link to register.
Registration and payment (if non-member) are required for each date you plan to attend.
We will explore best practices in EL Instruction, address the needs of the EL students as well as their families and have time for networking.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Kelly Dever
Event Fee: Free - EL Consortium Members* | $50 - Non-Members
*EL Consortium Districts: Amherst, Avon Lake, Clearview, Edison, Huron, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Perkins, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, S. Central, Wellington
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/9/24 - dyslexia modules k-3
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
SERIES DATES:
2024: SEPT 9 | OCT 7 | NOV 11 | DEC 2
2025: JAN 13 | FEB 10
Must attend all dates.
The ESC Literacy Specialists will facilitate Ohio’s K-3 Dyslexia Training Modules found in Ohio's Learning Management System. Teachers & Administrators should attend all modules in the series to complete HB 436 Dyslexia professional training requirements.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Jennifer Martinez
Event Fee: $300 - LC District Members* | $450 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/9/24 - HIGH QUALITY PRESCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS (sst region 2)
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/11/24 - NEW INTERVENTION SPECIALIST COHORT (sst region 2)
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
TARGET AUDIENCE: New or newish Intervention Specialists in the SST2 Region
NETWORK DATES: (registration required for dates you plan to attend by clicking the date links)
September 11, 2024: Overview of an Intervention Specialist's Responsibilities
Organizing your caseload
Working with Paraprofessionals
Leading an IEP meeting
Basic de-escalation strategies
Organizing data collection and documentation of SDI minutes
November 13, 2024: Data Collection, Progress Reports, ESY Determination, Writing IEP Amendments
January 15, 2025: Graduation Options and Requirements for students with disabilities
March 12, 2025: When to use extended Standards, Choosing assistive technology, Choosing testing accommodations, Using the Alternate Assessment Decision Making Tool
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will learn how to:
-Manage their IEP caseloads
-Lead an IEP meeting
-Write IEPs
-Make IEP Amendments
-Use correct data collection for IEP goals
-Progress monitor IEP goals
-Use the ESY Eligibility Consideration Form
-Use Graduation Options and Requirements for students with disabilities
-Use the Alternate Assessment Decision Making Tool
-Choose correct testing accommodations
-Choose the correct assistive technology
Facilitators: Kristin Fazio, Jennifer Heim, Matt Marino, Melissa Wagner
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/11/24 - ohio school counselor evaluation system (osces)
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
The Ohio School Counselor Evaluation System (OSCES) Evaluator Training will prepare an evaluator of school counselors, as defined by the role you serve in a Local Educational Agency (LEA), for effective, high-quality and consistent school counselor evaluation using the Evaluation Framework for School Counselors as adopted by the State Board of Education in April 2016 (updated December 2022). To become a certificated evaluator of school counselors in the State of Ohio, an individual must successfully complete a one-day training delivered by an OSCES state trainer. Upon successful completion of the training, a certificate of completion will be issued for verification. The training will provide a better understanding of the OSCES Framework and Model and allow practice of skills and sharing of resources and best practices in educator evaluation. This one-day session is required for all evaluators of school counselors. It is highly recommended that the evaluator and school counselor(s) attend this session together.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Kelly Dever, Dave Kish
Event Fee: $75
Registration: in STARS via OH|ID
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/11/24 - social workers' network
9:00 - 10:30 AM
NETWORK DATES:
An opportunity to network with other school social workers from the region for support, the sharing of community resources, and professional development specific to the field. The sessions will be used to provide law updates for education, social work, and behavioral health. Additionally, information on social emotional learning curricula, SEL group and individual strategies, and successful implementation of classroom and small group SEL will be shared.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Mindy Kaminski, Cathy Papp
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/13/24 - CHILD OUTCOMES SUMMARY (INITIAL) (sst region 2)
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER
Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org
9/13/24 - CHILD OUTCOMES SUMMARY (REFRESHER) (sst region 2)
12:30 - 3:30 PM
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER
Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org
9/13/24 - leadership rounDtable (sst region 2)
9:00 - 11:00 AM
NETWORK DATES:
IN-PERSON: 9/13/24 | 11/15/24 | 1/17/25 | 5/16/25
ZOOM: 10/18/24 | 12/13/24 | 2/21/25 | 4/11/25
Register for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link.
The Leadership Roundtable will bring together a community of school leaders who will work together to improve instructional leadership in their schools. The sessions will allow school leaders to identify proven leadership strategies that impact overall school improvement.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand and analyze cutting-edge theories and practices of instruction, curriculum development, assessment, and leadership.
2. Apply educational research techniques to implement data-driven decision making.
3. Facilitate effective communication among all parties and stakeholders of the learning community.
4. Prioritize issues and establish practical and achievable action plans which lead to improved teaching and learning.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: David Bowlin, Colleen Szesze
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/17/24 - IEP HOUR (sst region 2)
3:00 - 4:00 PM
NETWORK DATES: (click the date link to register for the dates you plan to attend)
September 17 (Graduation Requirements and Pathways for SWD)
October 1 (IEP Section 1-4)
October 15 (IEP Section 5a)
November 12 (IEP Section 5b)
December 3 (IEP section 6)
January 14 (IEP Section 7)
January 28 (IEP Section 8-10 & Preschool)
February 4 (IEP Section 11 Preschool)
February 18 IEP Section 11 School age)
March 4 (IEP Sections 12-13 school-age)
March 18 IEP Sections 14-15 Invitations, and PR-01s
Learning how to write a compliant IEP section-by-section.
Location: Virtual
Facilitators: Kristin Fazio, Jennifer Heim, Matt Marino, Courtney Seman, Melissa Wagner
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/17/24 -BOOK STUDY - SMARTEST KIDS IN THE WORLD (sst region 2)
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM
SERIES: Sept. 17, Oct 12, Feb. 11, May 13
In a handful of nations, virtually all children are learning to make complex arguments and solve problems they’ve never seen before. They are learning to think, in other words, and to thrive in the modern economy. Inspired to find answers for our own children, author and Time magazine journalist Amanda Ripley follows three Americans embedded in these countries for one year.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the pattern of transformation for complex learning
2. List ways to translate educational practices of success
Location: VIRTUAL
Facilitator: David Bowlin
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/18/24 - science of reading for school leadership 6-12 (sst region 2)
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
5-DAY SERIES: (must attend all dates)
2024 - SEPT 18 | NOV 20
2025 - JAN 22 | FEB 19 | APR 30
Target Audience: Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Principals, Asst. Principals, Directors of Pupil Services, Dean of Students, and those required to take Pathway F.
This series is intended for district leaders at the building and central office levels. Must attend all 5 dates for Ashland credits.
During this 5 day series, administrators will complete Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Administrators K-12, (Pathway F) alongside the Literacy Improvement Pathway provided by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Improving literacy across a school or district requires clear and unified efforts. The Literacy Improvement Pathway consists of ten purposely ordered areas of focus for leveraging literacy and equity for improved student outcomes. The Literacy Improvement Pathway course was developed by the ODEW Literacy Team based on the research of Dr. Timothy Shanahan.
Participants will understand the critical importance of each stop on the pathway through a review of evidence-based practices and related resources to assist with leading literacy in a school or district.
Join this important series to gain the knowledge needed for literacy improvement at your site. We will explore, discuss, collaborate, and examine shifts in practices that will impact student success.
Learning Objectives:
1. Synthesize the foundational models of reading and reading development, including the Simple View of Reading and the Five Components of Reading, and describe their application to literacy instruction.
2. Understand how the brain learns to read and describe the stages of reading development
3. Describe key literacy topics including stages of reading development, writing instruction, principles of effective teaching, and Ohio’s efforts to raise literacy achievement.
3. Explain the role of leadership in supporting the development of literacy instruction and systems.
4. Describe key aspects of a school schedule that supports the reading needs of all students.
5. Explain the key components of effective teacher, building, and district level teams that support literacy instruction, interventions, and assessments.
6. Understand the key role that literacy assessments play in identifying student reading difficulties and adult implementation factors.
7. Describe the Problem Solving Model and understand how to implement it in a building or district.
8. Explain the elements of high-quality professional learning to support teachers' development as experts in literacy instruction, intervention, and assessment.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Kate Hamilton, Sarah Marsden
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon, shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/19/24 - assessment authoring in the crs
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
This training is for teachers or instructional coaches that work in grades/content areas that have students who participate in the OST.
AM SESSION (8:30-11:30):
Participants will understand how to set up access to Authoring Assessment in the CRS and will be provided with an overview of how it can be used.
PM SESSION (12:30-3:30):
Deep Dive & Content Creation and reports/data. Participants will also learn how to use the Authoring Assessment program and how to access the assessments reports.
Attend both sessions or one!
Contact Hrs: 3 (each session)
Facilitator: Kelly Dever, Mike Triska
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Event Fee: PER SESSION - $25 - LC District Members* | $50 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/19/24 - science of reading for school leadership K-5 (sst region 2)
5-DAY SERIES: (must attend all dates)
2024 - SEPT 19 | NOV 7
2025 - JAN 16 | FEB 20 | MAY 1
Target Audience: Superintendents, Curriculum Directors, Principals, Asst. Principals, Directors of Pupil Services, Dean of Students, and those required to take Pathway F.
This series is intended for district leaders at the building and central office levels. Must attend all 5 dates for Ashland credits.
During this 5 day series, administrators will complete Ohio’s Introduction to the Science of Reading Course, Administrators K-12, (Pathway F) alongside the Literacy Improvement Pathway provided by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
Improving literacy across a school or district requires clear and unified efforts. The Literacy Improvement Pathway consists of ten purposely ordered areas of focus for leveraging literacy and equity for improved student outcomes. The Literacy Improvement Pathway course was developed by the ODEW Literacy Team based on the research of Dr. Timothy Shanahan.
Participants will understand the critical importance of each stop on the pathway through a review of evidence-based practices and related resources to assist with leading literacy in a school or district.
Join this important series to gain the knowledge needed for literacy improvement at your site. We will explore, discuss, collaborate, and examine shifts in practices that will impact student success.
Learning Objectives:
1. Synthesize the foundational models of reading and reading development, including the Simple View of Reading and the Five Components of Reading, and describe their application to literacy instruction.
2. Understand how the brain learns to read and describe the stages of reading development
3. Describe key literacy topics including stages of reading development, writing instruction, principles of effective teaching, and Ohio’s efforts to raise literacy achievement.
3. Explain the role of leadership in supporting the development of literacy instruction and systems.
4. Describe key aspects of a school schedule that supports the reading needs of all students.
5. Explain the key components of effective teacher, building, and district level teams that support literacy instruction, interventions, and assessments.
6. Understand the key role that literacy assessments play in identifying student reading difficulties and adult implementation factors.
7. Describe the Problem Solving Model and understand how to implement it in a building or district.
8. Explain the elements of high-quality professional learning to support teachers' development as experts in literacy instruction, intervention, and assessment.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Kate Hamilton, Sarah Marsden
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon, shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/19/24 - Unlocking perspectives: a dyslexia simulation
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Target Audience: Parents, Educators, Administrators
The dyslexia simulation is designed to increase awareness of the difficulties and frustrations that people with dyslexia (specific language disability) and those that struggle with learning to read encounter daily. It is hoped that this experience will lead to greater empathy, understanding, and provide insight as to what a possible day in life feels like for those that struggle with reading.
Location: Ashland University, Dwight Schar College of Education, 340 Samaritan Ave., Ashland
Facilitators: Literacy Team (Erica Kaufmann, Jennifer Martinez, Olivia Wiseman)
Event Fee: $10 per person (credit card at time of registration or cash at the door)
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE A 3.9% CREDIT CARD FEE PLUS .75 CENTS PROCESSING FEE PER REGISTRATION.
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/20/24 - EARLY CHILDHOOD ITINERANT NETWORK (sst region 2)
8:30 - 10:30
NETWORK DATES: SEPT 20 | DEC 6 | FEB 21 | MAY 2
The Early Childhood Special Education Itinerant Network is designed to provide a forum for itinerant staff to join together to discuss the challenges and successes that are inherent in the Itinerant Service Delivery Model. In this supportive environment, participants will learn from each other as they share stories, problem-solve, and explore current evidence-based strategies while striving toward improving their coaching and consulting skills. Our focus this year will be on creating inclusive settings.
Participants from Lorain, Erie, and Huron Counties will receive a free copy of Building Blocks for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings, Fourth Edition.
This network is intended for Early Childhood Itinerant Intervention Specialists and Related Services Providers who serve Preschool children. Early Childhood Administrators/Supervisors are welcome to join in.
This training is Ohio Approved. Participants will earn 8 OCCRRA professional development hours over four sessions (9/20/24, 12/6/24, 2/21/25, 5/2/25). Registration is not required to attend this network.
FACILITATOR: Courtney Seman
ZOOM LINKS
9/20/24 - https://ohconnect.zoom.us/j/99997882320;
12/6/24 - https://ohconnect.zoom.us/j/95912781594;
2/21/25 - https://ohconnect.zoom.us/j/99840671659;
5/2/25 - https://ohconnect.zoom.us/j/99612761229
Location: Virtual
Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org
9/20/24 - literacy coaches lounge
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
OTHER DATES:
2025: JAN 24 | MAR 21 | MAY 16
(please register for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link)
Target Audience: Literacy Coaches and Instructional Coaches
This is an opportunity for literacy coaches to share ideas with one another around the planning and implementation of the coaching process for your school/district, to share evidence-based strategies, and to gain ideas or support from one another. These times will also be used to update you on guidance from Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement, Ohio’s Dyslexia Guidebook, and any other relevant updates in law related to or in support of literacy.
Literacy Coaches Lounge will meet every other month in person.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Erica Kaufmann, Jennifer Martinez, and Olivia Weisman
Event Fee: (per date) $50 - LC District Members* | $100 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/23/24 - CHILD OUTCOMES SUMMARY (INITIAL) (sst region 2)
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER
Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org
9/23/24 - CHILD OUTCOMES SUMMARY (REFRESHER) (sst region 2)
12:30 - 3:30 PM
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE INFORMATIONAL FLYER
Facilitator: Courtney Seman, seman@sstr2.org
9/23/24 - dyslexia modules 4-12
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
SERIES DATES:
2024: SEPT 23 | NOV 18 | DEC 16
2025: JAN 27 | FEB 24 | MAR 24
Must attend all dates.
The ESC Literacy Specialists will facilitate Ohio’s 4-12 Dyslexia Training Modules found in Ohio's Learning Management System. Teachers & Administrators should attend all modules in the series to complete HB 436 Dyslexia professional training requirements.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Jennifer Martinez
Event Fee: $300 - LC District Members* | $450 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/23/24 - whose kids are they anyway?
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Empowering Educators to Embrace Every Student
An overview of the various roles working with students and the legalities that ALL educators need to know when working with a student with an IEP or 504. Discussion on how all individuals can collaborate to create an inclusive classroom and collect data, whether you are a General Education Teacher, Intervention Specialist, or Related Services.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Danielle Holztrager (ESC of Lorain County) and Carrie Sanchez (NorthPoint ESC)
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/24/24 - elementary principals' network
9:30 - 11:00 AM
NETWORK DATES:
2025: JAN 28 | MAR 25 | MAY 13
(Registration is required for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link)
These network meetings will allow elementary administrators to network with one another in an effort to grow professionally. These meetings will also involve updates on school law, testing, curriculum development, and professional development opportunities for staff.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Facilitator: Dave Kish
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/24/24 - letrs unit 1
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 | 8:30 - 3:30
UNITS 1 - 4 DATES:
Unit 1 - 9/24/24
Unit 2 - 11/12/24
Unit 3 - 1/21/25
Unit 4 - 3/11/25
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH DATE
Prerequisite: Participants have independently purchased LETRS? Online Course and Print Participant Book for Units 1-4 from Lexia (previously Voyager Sopris) at 800.547.6747.
A cohort of educators will embark on an in-depth professional development in the Science of Reading to support all learners. Participating in this cohort will increase their knowledge of tools used to assess and teach language and literacy skills to every student. This learning supports any curriculum as it is intended to bridge educators' deep understanding of literacy with strategies that are evidence-based to support learning. In Unit 1, we will focus on understanding “the challenge of learning to read.”
Participants will complete the online learning units/sessions between each Face to Face training (a pacing guide will be provided).
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Olivia Weisman
Event Fee: $100 (10 person minimum; cost will decrease if we have more than 10 participants)
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/24/24 - secondary principals' network
9:30 - 11:00 AM
NETWORK DATES:
NETWORK DATES
2025: JAN 28 | MAR 25 | MAY 13
(Registration is required for each date you plan to attend by clicking the date link)
Grades 6 - 12
These network meetings will allow middle school administrators to network with one another in an effort to grow professionally. These meetings will also involve updates on school law, testing, curriculum development, and professional development opportunities for staff.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Facilitator: Dave Kish
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/24/24 - understanding and using attendance data for improvement
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Principals, Central Office Administrators, Attendance Officers, and EMIS
The goal of the Understanding and Using Attendance Data for Improvement credentialing training is to help educators understand and use attendance data for improvement. Educators will be able to:
· Leverage existing data available through the district’s student information system and
other data sources to prevent and address student chronic absenteeism
· Create tools to assist districts in effectively using data
· Integrate attendance data into a multi-tiered system of support
· Gather resources and tools to improve student attendance
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Mike Triska
Event Fee: PER SESSION - $25 - LC District Members* | $75 - Non-Members
*Member Districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Clearview, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, JVS, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake, Wellington
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/25/24 - cpi refresher-edition 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
EDITION 3
For those who hold an active 'blue card', this refresher will cover all the Key Points of the crisis development model, verbal escalation continuum and the COPING model.
For those who are new you can do a hybrid version prior to attending Sept 25. This means you would spend 3-4 hours online developing your understanding of the models and then join us from on the 25th to deepen your understanding and complete the physical activities.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Danielle Holztrager
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/26/24 - EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPERVISORS' FORUM (sst region 2)
9/26/24 - letrs unit 5
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 | 8:30 - 3:30
UNITS 5 - 8 DATES:
Unit 5 - 9/26/24
Unit 6 - 11/14/24
Unit 7 - 1/23/25
Unit 8 - 3/13/25
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH DATE
Prerequisite:
Participants have completed Units 1-4 of LETRS?
Participants have independently purchased LETRS? Online Course and Print Participant Book for Units 5-8 from Lexia (previously Voyager Sopris) at 800.547.6747.
A cohort of educators will embark on an in-depth professional development in the Science of Reading to support all learners. Participating in this cohort will increase their knowledge of tools used to assess and teach language and literacy skills to every student. This learning supports any curriculum as it is intended to bridge educators' deep understanding of literacy with strategies that are evidence-based to support learning. In Unit 5, we will focus on understanding “The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary.”
Participants will complete the online learning units/sessions between each Face to Face training (a pacing guide will be provided).
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitator: Erica Kaufmann
Event Fee: $100 (10 person minimum; cost will decrease if we have more than 10 participants)
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112
9/27/24 - regional curriculum network
12:00 - 2:30 PM
NETWORK DATES:
2024: AUG 30 | SEPT 27 | OCT 25 | DEC 6
2025: JAN 24 | FEB 21 | MAR 21 | MAY 9
Registration is required for each date you plan to attend by clicking on the date links.
This network is designed to provide updates from the field to district curriculum specialists as well time for participants to hear from one another about how they are handling curricular and assessment topics within their district.
Location: ESC of Lorain County
Facilitators: Dave Kish, Assistant Superintendent
Event Fee: Free
Registration Assistance: Debbie Shannon - shannon@esclc.org or 440.324.5777 x1112